World’s worst or world’s best practice? European reactions to Australia’s refugee policy

The boat people have stopped coming, but the Government's ‘immoral’ treatment of these asylum seekers has remained an issue of sustained protest and commentary in Australia. Much of this commentary ignores very real policy questions — including ethical issues — raised by the asylum system. Developments in European countries suggest a convergence towards Australian-style border protection and offshore processing measures. They also suggest a convergence towards Australian-style immigration and refugee policies based on managed movements. Copyright. Monash University and the author/s